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Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars

  • Author: Ava Garrison
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in these rich and creamy Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars—a perfect blend of classic pecan pie and smooth cheesecake layered over a buttery graham cracker crust. This easy recipe is perfect for quick dessert ideas, holiday gatherings, and crowd-pleasing treats.


Ingredients

2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/2 cup unsalted butter melted

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

16 oz cream cheese softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1/4 cup sour cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon all purpose flour

1 pinch salt

1 cup chopped pecans

1/2 cup corn syrup

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup unsalted butter

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 pinch salt


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper

2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon then press into pan

3. Bake crust for 8 to 10 minutes and cool slightly

4. Beat cream cheese until smooth then add sugar

5. Add eggs one at a time then mix in sour cream vanilla flour and salt

6. Pour filling over crust and spread evenly

7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until slightly set

8. Melt butter brown sugar and corn syrup in saucepan

9. Remove from heat and whisk in eggs vanilla and salt then add pecans

10. Pour topping over cheesecake layer

11. Bake again for 25 to 30 minutes until set

12. Cool completely then chill at least 4 hours

13. Slice into bars and serve


Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for a lump free filling

Allow topping to cool slightly before pouring over cheesecake

Chill bars completely before slicing for best results


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

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